About the Role
The Portfolio Strategy & Analytics (PS&A) team aims to enhance investor outcomes through effective portfolio construction and risk management of private markets funds. This role focuses on Northleaf's private credit investment strategy, requiring a motivated individual with intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a passion for problem-solving to drive insights and improve decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Maintain ownership, with support, of portfolio construction and fund management activities for Northleaf’s private credit funds.
- Conduct reviews of Northleaf’s private credit portfolios, assessing performance, risk, and go-forward strategy.
- Build and maintain fund models and conduct additional analyses to inform decision-making for private credit funds.
- Conduct research and develop insights to support the creation of new investment funds.
- Engage in investor-facing activities, including responding to diligence inquiries, supporting external communications with analysis, and participating in client meetings.
Requirements
- 4-6+ years of experience, preferably in private credit or other alternative asset classes, investment or corporate banking, financial services, or management consulting.
- Advanced financial modeling capabilities.
- Comfortable working with large data sets.
- Proficient in utilizing AI tools to generate insights.
- Highly self-motivated and proactive problem-solver.
- Ability to think critically and challenge assumptions with rationale.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Possesses crisp verbal and written communication skills.
Skills
- Private credit
- Alternative asset classes
- Investment banking
- Corporate banking
- Financial services
- Management consulting
- Financial modeling
- Data analysis
- AI tools
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
Location
- Toronto, Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Senior Associate
- 4-6+ years
Benefits
- Employer-funded benefits plan
- Attractive retirement offering (group retirement plan)
- Ability to invest in Northleaf funds on a no fee/no carry basis
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- Charitable donation matching
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to two remote days per week
- Option for fully remote for up to two weeks per year
About the Company
- Northleaf is a global private markets investment firm focused on mid-market companies and assets.
- Has raised US$31 billion in capital commitments to date.
- Has an established, long-term track record as an investor in private equity, private credit, and infrastructure globally.
- Has a 300+ person team located in Toronto, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Menlo Park, Montreal, New York, Seoul, and Tokyo.
- The team is focused exclusively on sourcing, evaluating, and managing private markets investments.
- Manages closed and open-end funds across a range of global private markets strategies and separately managed accounts.
- Tailors investment strategies to meet the specific needs of leading institutional investors and family offices.
- Is developing specific private markets products and investment solutions for insurance and wealth management clients.
- Is a leading global private markets investment firm with a differentiated platform across mid-market private equity, private credit, and infrastructure.
- Has an integrated approach and long-term perspective that has made it a partner of choice to a global base of institutional investors.
- Culture is built on trust, openness, respect, integrity, and professionalism.
- Values guide every interaction with investors, partners, and colleagues.
- Focuses on building long-term relationships and creating a collaborative, professional environment.
- Fosters a collegial and non-hierarchical workplace where ideas are valued, decision-making is grounded in data, and individuals are empowered.
- Success depends on an engaged and inclusive workforce.
- Celebrates diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
- Is committed to ensuring a workplace built on inclusion and shared success.
- Celebrates achievements, encourages teamwork, and cultivates a sense of community.
- Offers a competitive total rewards package.
Equal Opportunity
- Northleaf Capital Partners is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience.
- Should you require accommodations during the selection process, please do not hesitate to let us know and suitable arrangements will be made.
